Best Karate Classes near Los Gatos, CA

2 of these schools are based in Los Gatos; the others serve Los Gatos from San Jose (8 mi), Cupertino (8 mi) and Santa Clara (9 mi).

11 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 16, 2026

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All-Pro Tae Kwon Do Academy

All-Pro Tae Kwon Do Academy

5.0 130 reviews
“My kids (5 and 7) were super nervous on their first day, but after just one lesson, they were already asking when they could come back.”
Free trial classCoupons & offers29+ yearsBBB A+
15545 Los Gatos Blvd D
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Los Gatos Kenpo Karate Studio

Los Gatos Kenpo Karate Studio

5.0 1 review
“You learn about the fundamentals of balance and power here and I would highly recommend for all those taking martial arts seriously.”
Since 2006
15060 Los Gatos Blvd
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King's Martial Arts Academy

King's Martial Arts Academy

5.0 90 reviews
“We appreciate the variety of class times, especially the morning family classes, which allows for makeups to be very easy to do.”
Free trial classCoupons & offersSince 2003
San Jose, CA · 8 mi from Los Gatos
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Infinity Martial Arts

Infinity Martial Arts

5.0 83 reviews
“One of my favorite things is that they don't just teach karate—they teach life skills that my son actually uses outside of class.”
Free trial classAges 5–134 instructorsSince 2014
San Jose, CA · 8 mi from Los Gatos
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World Class Tae Kwon Do

World Class Tae Kwon Do

4.9 85 reviews
“They closely monitor each student's progress and provide personalized instruction to help every child improve and stay motivated.”
Free trial classSince 2012
San Jose, CA · 8 mi from Los Gatos
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SAN Jose Judo Academy

SAN Jose Judo Academy

5.0 66 reviews
“I'd say after going here for a solid week, this place thoroughly goes over all of the basics and for sure definitely improves your cardio and strength.”
Since 2010
San Jose, CA · 8 mi from Los Gatos
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Karate schools listed for Los Gatos, CA fill the 15 cards on this page. The style each one teaches, its junior classes and its grading schedule are taken from its own website, alongside public review scores.

Area overview: Los Gatos, CA

The 15 schools on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 1,308 reviews; 5 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "skills" and "confidence". 10 are open on Saturdays and 5 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 10 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2000. 3 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the schools on this page; 13 publish a contact page; 13 list a public email and 7 take bookings online. We count these figures across the schools on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the school before you enroll.

Can I book a karate trial online with schools listed for Los Gatos?

Bookings are taken through their own sites by 7 of the 15 schools. When you book, say your age and whether you have trained before, since the beginner group and the main class are often different hours. Confirm which one you are walking into.

Maloney's Martial Arts

Maloney's Martial Arts

4.9 23 reviews
“For the younger kids, they have high school students who help with the classes, and it's clear that these helpers also enjoy working with the kids”
Free trial classAges 5–13Since 2016
San Jose, CA · 8 mi from Los Gatos
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Exceed Martial Arts Center

Exceed Martial Arts Center

5.0 13 reviews
“The best place to bring your kids or yourself for a great workout.”
Free trial classAges 4–7Since 2018
San Jose, CA · 8 mi from Los Gatos
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Mightyfist Taekwon-do

Mightyfist Taekwon-do

5.0 12 reviews
“This family run business brings nothing but positivity, courage, strength and amazing self defense to their team members.”
Since 2003
San Jose, CA · 8 mi from Los Gatos
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Shaolin Warrior Martial Arts

Shaolin Warrior Martial Arts

4.8 10 reviews
“We are very grateful for everything my son has learned here, and I highly recommend this school to any parent looking for quality martial arts training for their child.”
Free trial classAges 4–12500+ students taughtSince 2017
San Jose, CA · 8 mi from Los Gatos
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K-O Kung-Fu Karate

K-O Kung-Fu Karate

5.0 4 reviews
“A great place to learn to defend yourself.”
Coupons & offersSince 1992
San Jose, CA · 8 mi from Los Gatos
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Kyoshin-Ryu Karate

Kyoshin-Ryu Karate

5.0 3 reviews
“The teachers here are handling my eight-year-old son just as well as they handled eight-year-old me thirty years ago.”
Since 1987
San Jose, CA · 8 mi from Los Gatos
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Shotokan West Karate

Shotokan West Karate

5.0 3 reviews
“He is so well-versed that just by watching your moves for few sessions he can infer specific body types and hence problems you might encounter while mastering various techniques.”
Since 2002
Santa Clara, CA · 9 mi from Los Gatos
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Okaigan Karate

Okaigan Karate

4.5 10 reviews
“The owner is dedicated, professional and took time to speak to me personally to ensure that I had all the information that I needed.”
Ages 4–6Since 2001
Cupertino, CA · 8 mi from Los Gatos
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Japan Martial Arts Dojo Yusei Kai Karate

Japan Martial Arts Dojo Yusei Kai Karate

5.0 2 reviews
“Sensei Motoi continues to evolve his martial arts style integrating traditional Okinawa karate into Kyokushin-style karate, developing a martial arts style applicable to self-defense, kick-boxing and beyond.”
Since 2009
San Jose, CA · 8 mi from Los Gatos
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